A judicial ‘wild card’: McCormack first justice since ’86 who wasn’t judge

The Republicans maintained a 4-3 majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after Tuesday’s elections, as incumbent Justices Stephen Markman and Brian Zahra were re-elected to the bench for eight- and two-year terms, respectively.
But the addition of Democrat Bridget Mary McCormack — who takes the spot of Justice Marilyn Kelly, who is retiring after 15 years ...